Thursday, September 06, 2018

  • Group Swim Lessons Sign Up Opens

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Lap Pool

    Sign up for group swim lessons online or in the Administration Office! All group swim lessons are free for students. Beginner: Monday/Wednesday 4pm-5pm, Tuesday/Thursday 4pm-5pm, or Tuesday/Thursday 10am-11am Intermediate: Tuesday/Thursday 11am-noon, or Tuesday/Thursday 5pm-6pm Advanced: Monday/Wednesday 5 pm- 6 pm For any questions, stop by the Lap Pool or email aquatics@ucf.edu

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  • Hidden Artists Exhibit (Recurring Event)

    John C. Hitt Library

    You might find them in front of the classroom or in the office down the hall and yet never suspect they make art. They are “Hidden Artists”. Hidden Artists is a group of UCF faculty and staff from various departments who create art on their own time. Now on its 11th year, the Hidden Artists Exhibit will once again be …

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  • Video Shoot: Sustainability at UCF

    UCF Reflection Pond: 4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32816

    Calling all students, faculty, staff, and alumni! We need your help to kick off BIG and exciting sustainability changes coming to UCF, starting with the production of our new video. Show your support for sustainability on campus by coming out to the reflection pond in your favorite UCF gear, and become a part of the sustainability journey! *UCF gear not …

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  • 2018 SVAD Faculty Exhibition (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    The University of Central Florida Art Gallery is proud to present a dynamic exhibition of artworks by the faculty of the UCF School of Visual Arts and Design. These professional artists have received both national and international recognition for their engaging and thought-provoking works. The exhibit showcases a wide range of traditional and contemporary media and processes including: book arts, …

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  • Identifying Graduate Funding Opportunities

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Participants will learn about opportunities for graduate funding and funding search databases available to students. This workshop will also provide tips for searching for assistant opportunities as well as applying for fellowship awards and scholarships. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success.

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  • Wellness/Couponing Coaching (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center: 111 (WHPS Classroom)

    Connect with a Wellness Coach to achieve your personal well-being goals. Learn the basics of couponing and save money on grocery items. Coupon coaching is available by appointment at Wellness and Health Promotion Services every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call Wellness and Health Promotion Services at 407-823-5841 to make your appointment!

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  • Job Search Communication (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    This working will discuss the process of writing cover letters, applications and thank you letters.

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  • Purrfectly Stress Free

    CAPS

    Purrfectly Stress Free is a CAPS sponsored event on Thursday, September 6, from 12 - 1:30 PM. This event allows the UCF community to engage with therapy cats, in the CAPS building. Come to pet, play, and be in the presence of cats who can help you to relieve stress. And NEW this year, come and socialize with kittens at …

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  • Continuum Workshop

    Neptune 158: Classroom

    OSRR Violence Prevention Team proposes a certification opportunity for all UCF enrolled students. This certificate requires students to attend eight workshops (8 total hours) and to attend a 6-hour bystander intervention training facilitated by UCF Green Dot. The following information outlines desired learning outcomes, suggested formals, and requirement for the implementation process. Participants will place various scenarios on a continuum …

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  • Everything You Wanted to Know About Islamist Foreign Fighters (But Were Afraid to Ask)

    Student Union: Cape Florida Ballroom (Room 316CD)

    In recent years, militant groups in the Middle East, such as the Islamic State and Tahrir al-Sham have attracted numerous foreigners to their cause—but how? Dr. Vera Mironova, a visiting scholar at the department of economics at Harvard University, has spent years studying the motivations of both foreign fighters and the armed groups that recruit them. In that time, she …

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  • Networking Strategies Webinar

    Online

    This webinar will discuss how to network successfully in a highly competitive job market. ONLINE ONLY Please register here: http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=ED56DE82874D30

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  • Box Virtual Information Session

    Online

    What is it like to work at Box? Want to know what we look for in interns, or what new grad roles we have open? Come and ASK ME ANYTHING about Box, and our work. We're excited to share how we're powering how the world works together. Sign up here: https://www.hallothere.com/amas/Box

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  • Couponing 101 (Recurring Event)

    RWC: 249

    Healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. Learn the basics of couponing and save money on grocery items during our Couponing 101 Workshop. Discover how you can get name brand items for less or even free. You will receive coupons and a coupon organizer to get you started. Stay for 30 minutes after the class to learn how to apply for …

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  • Preparing for Career Expo

    Student Union: 220 (Sand Key)

    Stand out in the crowd. Career fairs and job expos are a great way to connect directly with the employer. Let's get you prepared to stand out in the crowd and find your next career role. Open to all students. No admission or registration required.

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  • Artist Talk Series: Carla Poindexter

    UCF Art Gallery

    Artist Talk Series: Carla PoindexterThursday, Sept. 6 at 3 p.m.2018 Faculty Exhibition The University of Central Florida Art Gallery is proud to present a dynamic exhibition of artworks by the faculty of the UCF School of Visual Arts and Design. These professional artists have received both national and international recognition for their engaging and thought-provoking works. The exhibit showcases a …

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  • Yoga Nidra Meditation with hammocks (Recurring Event)

    RWC @ Knights Plaza

    Yoga Nidra is an ancient meditation practice from India. Though the literal translation of Nidra is “sleep” it also means “a changing state of consciousness” which is brought about as you connect with your mind and body. This meditation practice uses aerial hammocks to aid the body in feeling relaxed and comfortable, yoga mats are also available for a stationary …

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  • Fall Reading Clinic for K-6 Students (Main Campus)

    Teaching Academy

    Would your child benefit from more one-to-one and small group instruction in reading and writing? Would you like more specific information about your child's reading performance and at-home suggestions?This fall, the College of Community Innovation and Education is offering a reading clinic for K-6 students on UCF's main campus. Your child will be paired with an undergraduate education student for …

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  • FreshU Kitchen Cooking Class - by RSVP only (Recurring Event)

    Neptune 158: Multipurpose Room

    Wellness and Health Promotion Services (WHPS) is proud to offer:FreshU Kitchen Cooking Class Get hands on experience in the kitchen and learn how to make delicious, healthy food! You get to eat what you make and take home the leftovers too. Check out our schedule below. All classes take place in the Multipurpose Room of the Neptune Housing Community (behind …

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  • Aqua Zumba Party

    Recreation and Wellness Center: Leisure Pool

    We are bringing everything you love about Zumba® to the water! Aqua Zumba® combines the fun of Latin-based dance with a water-based workout. The organization Zumba® describes Aqua Zumba®: "Aqua Zumba® blends the Zumba® philosophy with water resistance, for one pool party you shouldn’t miss! There is less impact on your joints during an Aqua Zumba® class so you can …

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  • Brother to Brother: Fireside chats

    Student Union: 221

    Walk-ins Welcome! Open to all, no registration needed. B2B is intended to increase the retention and graduation rates of multicultural and first generation males at UCF. Workshops, rap-sessions and social events are planned in order to help this population become academically successful.

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  • South Lake Fall Reading Clinic for K-5 Students (South Lake Campus)

    UCF South Lake Campus

    Would your child benefit from more one-to-one and small group instruction in reading and writing? Would you like more specific information about your child's reading performance and at-home suggestions? This fall, the College of Community Innovation and Education is offering a reading clinic for K-5 students on UCF's South Lake campus. Your child will be paired with an undergraduate education …

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  • Eclectic Knights X

    Orlando Museum of Art

    Eclectic Knights X will feature artwork by UCF alumni, faculty, staff and current students from the UCF School of Visual Arts and Design and the Nicholson School of Communication and Media. More information is available at the Orlando Museum of Art. In addition, the OMA will have a small event for the Indie Galactic Space Jam held in the SunTrust …

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  • She's the First First Fall General Body Meeting 2018

    Engineering 2: 203

    Hello Knights!We hope that your semester is off to a great start! It's that time for She's the First to have its first meeting of the semester. The meeting will be held next Thursday (September 6) at 6pm in Engineering 2 Room 203. Last year was a record-breaking year for our club in raising money for girls' education in low-income …

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  • AKPsi Rush Week: Public Speaking / Elevator Pitch Workshop

    TBA - AKPsi

    Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi) Professional Business Fraternity will be hosting a public speaking and elevator pitch workshop. At this workshop, you will learn the best practices of getting over stage fright, not tripping over your words, and owning your space! Attire: Business Casual About Alpha Kappa Psi: Alpha Kappa Psi is a co-ed fraternity and open to all majors. AKPsi …

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